Want to holiday in Konaseema? 5 spots you should not miss

The true pleasure of a vacation is when it is unplanned, you wake up on a morning you realize it is a long weekend and hop on for a long drive. A short drive makes your getaway more exciting simply because you are less tired from driving; you are all set to sit back and unwind.  A trip to Konaseema will be such a perfect getaway; an immensely pleasurable drive with lush greenery all around you. 

Resorts in Godavari districts                              

Konaseema, a fast growing hotspot as far as AP tourism is concerned is located in the Godavari districts of Andhra Pradesh about 450 kms from Hyderabad. The Godavari districts are more commonly known as the “Rice Granary of Andhra Pradesh”; this explains the presence of flourishing green paddy fields along your drive. Konaseema is basically a delta located between the    

Best resorts in Andhra Pradesh   

East and West Godavari districts of Andhra Pradesh, India; surrounded by north and south part of the Godavari river (Goutama and the Vashishta Godavari namely ) and the ocean on the other. Usually these regions are usually favorable for sustaining all forms of life, all kinds of flora and fauna making it a treat to the eye. Resorts in Konaseema are also flourishing, thanks to an increasing number of tourists not only from the South India but from all over the country. 

Konaseema tourism

The best holiday is one which combines opportunities to learn something, enjoy mouth watering food-fare and still allows you to put your feet up and relax. Having said this, Konaseema tourism provides you with the prospect of an ideal holiday; it houses the best of sea food delicacies, a picturesque landscape as well as a rich cultural heritage.

Begin with the following on your list-

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• On a religious note – Visit the Ainavalli Sidhi Vinayaka temple in Appanappalli– Lord Ganesha will bless you to kick start all good things in life, this holiday included.

• Proceed to visit the Ryali Sri Jaganmohini Kesava Swamy temple which is situated in the Ryali village. The idol of Lord Jaganmohini Kesava Swamy in this temple resembles Kesava Swamy when seen from the front and goddess Jaganmohini when seen from the rear. A sight to behold indeed!

• Sri Veereswara Swamy temple is located in the Muramalla village which offers the daily worship or the “Nityakalyanam” which another visit that needs to be ticked off your list.

• Adurru is an emerging Buddhist site is located in the Razole Taluk of the East Godavari District. This place is growing to be famous for monuments that are centuries old which are being excavated by the Archaeological Survey of India. There are stunning remains of Buddhist viharas, stupas and chaityas that have been excavated from this site. An insight to another religion indeed.

• What is a holiday without a visit to the beach? The Bandamurlanka beach located a little away from Adurru fulfills this aspect of your visit, pristine beaches lined by coastal villages.

Konaseema resorts

Apart from all of the above, Konaseema is also blessed with ample back waters with boat rides being made available all through. Ensure that you choose wisely with respect to a resort in Konaseema;  it will be your best quiet holiday away from milling crowds and noise in the big city!

The pride of Konaseema tourism- River Godavari, Andhra Pradesh

Major rivers in the state of Andhra Pradesh are Godavari, Krishna, Tungabhadra and other rivers such as Pennar, Manjira, Nagavali, and Vamsadhara. The Godavari rises near Nasik in Maharashtra ( in the Western Ghats 50 miles (80 km) from the Arabian Sea) and courses generally eastward across the Deccan plateau, along the Maharashtra–Andhra Pradesh border . It flows across Andhra Pradesh state and then turns  south east before reaching the Bay of Bengal At this juncture it pours into tributaries which is the Gautami i to the north and the Vashishta to the south. The delta region which is formed between these two tributaries is the rich and fertile Konaseema region.  thanks to the bounty river Godavari houses scenic landscapes and flora fauna that attract tourists from all over the south of India. Resorts along the river especially in the Konaseema region have grown to be hotspots listed in The principal tributaries of the second largest river in India are Penganga, Pranahita, Sabari, Indravati, Manjeera and Manair. 

 Konaseema resorts

Spiritual significance of the river-

Apart from Ganga and Yamuna, Godavari also holds the special religious importance in India. According to the ancient mythology the river Ganga needs to be paid a visit only after a visit to the Godavari. Godavari is also referred to as the ‘Ganga of the South’. Every twelve years, a huge festival called Pushkaram is held on the banks of the Godavari so as to worship and revere it. There are several pilgrimage places on the banks of the river Godavari. Two major places of worship on the banks of the river includes Trimbakeshwar temple, the ancient temple of Lord Shiva in Maharashtra and Bhadrachalam  the temple of Lord Rama. There are many more temples along the East Godavari and Konaseema region where one can visit temples of great significance. The Godavari has always been held as a special place of pilgrimage for many thousands of years.

Konaseema tourism

Godavari and ecology in the region-

The tributaries of River Godavari accounts for the supply of water in the states of Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra and Chhattisgarh. The irrigation-canal system that links the delta of Godavari with the delta of Krishna in the southwest makes this region the richest rice-growing regions in India. Catchment areas of the river Godavari extends to six states namely 

West godavari tourism

Maharashtra, Telangana, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka as well as Odisha. In fact the number of dams that are constructed in the Godavari basin is the highest among all river basins in the country.

Tourism along Godavari-

The delta region of the river Godavari is largely known as. This region is similar to Kerala is terms of greenery backwaters and overall tranquility which is why there are a lot of luxury resorts are that growing in this belt. 

Dindi resorts

The region is surrounded by beautiful destinations such as Papi hills, the Kolleru Lake, Maredumilli Forest (as well as Papikonda Wildlife Sanctuary), the Coringa Wildlife Sanctuary etc. There are also river cruises organized by AP tourism on the Godavari River up to Papi hills and Bhadrachalam.

Set out to explore this state sometime,  offers options like no other.

Konaseema Resorts and Tourism – Andhra Pradesh